5 Tips to Avoid a Black Friday Meltdown

Whether because of retail rage, crowds run amok, overspending, or simple exhaustion, some people do not come out of Black Friday unscathed. Here, then, are five ways to avoid Black Friday meltdown:

Consider Unique Venues

Items abound at big and small stores, and retail opportunities can be diverse for miles around. If you know that one particular store will be wall-to-wall shoppers in the early hours, perhaps you could take some of your business to a smaller, local shop that would also appreciate your patronage (and that might have just the unique item you’ve been searching for).